BS in Business Studies - Business Adminis

The online Bachelor of Science in Business Studies with a concentration in Business Administration program is designed to provide students with an understanding of essential business operations and management practices. Read on for more information regarding this Southern New Hampshire University business major.

Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Science in Business Studies with a concentration in Business Administration

School Offering Program:

Southern New Hampshire University

Program Prerequisites:

Though not required, individuals interested in this web-based series may have experience in sales or customer service. Previous courses or training in business, communications or psychology could prove helpful. All applicants to Southern New Hampshire University programs must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.

Program Description:

Students enrolled in the online Bachelor of Science in Business Studies with a concentration in Business Administration program have the opportunity to craft a broad-based business major. The course of study is designed for those with prior college course work. Southern New Hampshire is transfer friendly allowing students to transfer in up to 90 academic credits. The degree program focuses on the development of management skills.

Learning Format:

Online

Financial Aid Available:

Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify in the forms of loans and grants. Contact the SNHU Financial Aid office to learn more about your financial aid options.

Required Courses for a Bachelor of Science in Business Studies with a concentration in Business Administration:

Business Administration Major Courses

OL 211: Human Resource Management

OL 215: Principles of Management

OL 342: Organizational Behavior

QSO 331: Introduction to Operations Management

OL ELEC: Two 300- or 400-level organizational leadership electives

Business Core Courses

ACC 201: Financial Accounting

ACC 202: Managerial Accounting

BUS 206: Business Law I

FIN 320: Principles of Finance

IT 210: Business Systems Analysis and Design

MKT 113: Introduction to Marketing

OL 125: Human Relations in Administration

OL 421: Strategic Management and Policy

B.A./B.S. Core Skills Courses

ENG 120: College Composition I

ENG 121: College Composition II

MAT 130: Applied Finite Math

MAT XX: Mathematics Elective

COM 212: Public Speaking

IT 100: Introduction to Information Technology

SNHU 101: First Year Seminar/Foundations in Critical Thinking (or one free elective for students with 15+ credits)

B.A./B.S. Core Knowledge Courses

Choose one of the following:

FAS 201: Introduction to Humanities I

FAS 202: Introduction to Humanities II

FAS 223: Appreciation and History of Music

FAS 340: Modern Art

FAS 370: American Art

Choose one of the following:

HIS 109: Western Civilization I

HIS 110: Western Civilization II

HIS 113: United States History I

HIS 114: United States History II

Choose one 200-level literature elective

Choose one of the following:

PHL 210: Introduction to Western Philosophy

PHL 212: Introduction to Ethics

PHL 214: Logic, Language, and Argumentation

PHL 230: Religions of the World

Choose one science elective (not SCI 215)

Choose four other electives:

Social and Behavioral Science Elective (ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC)

No more than two of these four in the same discipline

Post-Graduation Opportunities:

Furthering Your Education:

Individuals who have earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Studies with a concentration in Business Administration could go on to pursue graduate-level training through a certificate or master's degree program. Continuing education could allow students to strengthen their leadership abilities and understanding of business management principles. Advanced training could also allow business professionals to undertake a wider variety of workplace duties or employment options.

Relevant master's degrees that could be sought include, but are not limited to:

Master of Business Administration

International Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

Master of Science in Management

Career Paths:

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Studies with a concentration in Business Administration program, graduates could be able to pursue global opportunities in service or production sectors - with business offices, retail corporations, manufacturing firms, schools, medical facilities, financial institutions, or marketing agencies. Opportunities could also be found with government or nonprofit organizations. Responsibilities could be sought in training and development, strategic analysis, policy development, organizational consulting, or client relations.

A business degree from Southern New Hampshire University could ready graduates for roles as:

Sales Executives

Department Supervisors

General Business Managers

Entrepreneurs

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